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Nov 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM

WORCESTER — Five people were slashed during an altercation yesterday at the Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street and police are searching for a man who wielded a box-cutter type weapon in the incident.

Police were called to the area about 2 a.m. and found a large crowd with five people who’d suffered cuts to their upper extremities, according to Worcester police. They were taken to an area hospital and police said their injuries were not life-threatening.

The assailant is described as a white male, dressed in black and carrying “what is believed to be a box-cutter type knife,” according to a police department press release.

Police also arrested two Shrewsbury men, Robert Ginisi Jr., 23, and Joseph Ginisi, 21, on charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

Anyone with information about the incident may call Worcester Police Detectives at (508) 799-8651.

WORCESTER — Two teenagers and a 12-year-old were arrested yesterday and charged in connection with two armed robberies Tuesday on Park Avenue.

Police also arrested a 15-year-old boy who was with some of the suspects because he was carrying a .25 caliber semiautomatic handgun in the front pocket of his sweatshirt.

Police came upon a group of males on Clement Street yesterday and found that two of the teens, a 16-year-old and 18-year-old Christopher Mercedes of 31 Clement St., were wanted on warrants for the robberies, which involved a knife. The third was armed with a handgun.

A 12-year-old was arrested at a nearby apartment on a warrant for the robberies.

Mr. Mercedes will be arraigned today in Worcester District Court. The others will be arraigned later in juvenile session because of their ages.

SOUTHBRIDGE — Santa Claus is coming to town today. There will be a parade at 4:30 p.m. from Mary E. Wells Middle School down Main Street to the corner of Elm Street followed by a Christmas tree lighting at 5, with Santa available for photos or a visit.

Cocoa and cookies will be supplied by the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center. There will be live music and caroling. All the stores will be open until 8 p.m. giving out discounts. The 20-foot Christmas tree was donated by Marshall P. and Pamela A. Morse of Morse Lumber Co.

The event is a joint project between the Future of Southbridge group and the Southbridge Downtown Partnership.

WORCESTER — Two teenage boys who were struck by a car on Wednesday were listed in stable condition yesterday and the 88-year-old driver who hit them was cited, according to Worcester police.

The accident happened at 4:43 p.m. near 179 Belmont St. when the 15- and 17-year-olds were crossing in a crosswalk. The driver of a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina was headed east and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, sending the car 77 feet up the road where it struck an embankment, police said.

Accident reconstruction specialists plan a complete inspection of the car and the driver was cited for failure to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. The driver and a passenger in his car were uninjured.

Worcester police did not release the names of those involved, or the hospital to which the injured were taken.

SPENCER — The last day to register to vote for the Dec. 10 special town meeting is Monday.

Residents can register from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s office at Spencer Memorial Town Hall on Main Street.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Town Hall.

SPENCER — The Economy Shop of the First Congregational Church will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the church, 207 Main St.

Both days all winter outerwear items will be half price.

SPENCER — The fourth annual Christmas Stroll will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

Shoppers can pick up a passport at any participating venue and have it stamped at each location to be eligible for attendance prizes donated by the businesses. The drawing for prizes will be held live on the “Talk of the Town” show on local access television at 7 p.m. Dec. 7.

The Christmas Stroll is sponsored by the Spencer Methodist Church and organized by Beth McPherson.

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